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MH-53J Pave Low III vs VH-60 White Hawk

MH-53J Pave Low III vs VH-60 White Hawk at a glance — top speed 310 vs 257 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 20,865 vs 10,660 kg, built 41 vs 9 units.

Sikorsky MH-53J Pave Low III military helicopters side profile drawing
🇺🇸 MH-53J Pave Low IIIFull specs
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🇺🇸 VH-60 White HawkFull specs
Specifications
MH-53J Pave Low III VH-60 White Hawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Helicopters Military Helicopters
Manufacturer Sikorsky Sikorsky
First flight -- 29 November 1974
Year introduced 1988 1989
Number produced 41 units 9 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 378.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 22.0 m 16.4 m
Height 7.6 m 5.1 m
Length 27.0 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 257 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 4,900 m 5,790 m
Max. takeoff weight 20,865 kg 10,660 kg
Empty weight 14,515 kg 6,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,230 kW 2 x 1,260 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is faster with a maximum speed of 310 km/h compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 257 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MH-53J Pave Low III's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The VH-60 White Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 5,790 meters (18,996 ft) compared to the MH-53J Pave Low III's 4,900 meters (16,076 ft).
Which is heavier, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,865 kg compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 10,660 kg.
Which is larger, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The MH-53J Pave Low III is longer at 27.0 meters compared to the VH-60 White Hawk's 19.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The MH-53J Pave Low III entered service first in 1988, 1 years before the VH-60 White Hawk which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MH-53J Pave Low III or VH-60 White Hawk?
The MH-53J Pave Low III has been produced in greater numbers with 41 units compared to 9 units of the VH-60 White Hawk.